They pressed against the glass doors, their wild eyes searching for their prey. The madness had spread through the population, infecting more people than the experts had anticipated. I took refuge behind the counter, hoping its meager defense would be enough.

“Remember your training.” urged Paul, which was easy for him to say as he retreated to his position out the back.

Inevitably the doors opened and the hoard surged through. I panicked, and in that instant I forgot everything I had learned over the past few days. Nothing could have prepared me for this.